Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Public Health (MPH)
Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Public Health (MPH)
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Program Overview
MPH Concentrations
Students in the MD/MPH program may earn their MPH in the following concentrations:
- Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences
- Environmental Health
- Epidemiology
- Global Epidemiology
- Global Health
- Health Policy & Management
Curriculum
MD/MPH Curriculum
The MD/MPH program is designed to be completed within five years, four of which are spent primarily in the School of Medicine. It is recommended, but not required, that the year spent at Rollins follow the clinical rotation block year of medical school in the third year in the medical school curriculum.
Between 32 and 35 credit hours of study at Rollins, depending on the academic department, are required to achieve the MPH degree. This includes core courses in biostatistics, epidemiology, public policy, management, environmental health, and behavioral sciences, plus additional hours of electives/directed studies/thesis in the degree concentration. In addition, to coursework all students have to complete at least 200 hours of Applied Practice Experience. A thesis project or other capstone project is also required for the MPH degree. The MPH degree is awarded by the Rollins at the time of medical school commencement.
Admissions
Admissions Requirements
Emory University medical school students must first apply to the School of Medicine and will submit a supplemental application with a one page essay describing their interest in public health.
Non-Emory medical school students must complete the entire SOPHAS application process, including submitting the following materials:
- Personal statement that addresses your interest in the field of public health and your specific interest in the Rollins School of Public Health and your concentration of interest
- College transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume
Academic departments may have additional requirements.